imploringly

[ im-plawr-ing-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that expresses urgent or piteous pleading, as for aid or mercy; beseechingly:

   "No! Don't kill the spider!" gasped my daughter, looking imploringly into my eyes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of imploringly¹

implor(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"Don't sing those beastly things," I said to Marguerite, imploringly.

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Meta tried to say "thank you," but not succeeding, looked imploringly at her governess, who spoke for her.

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I beg your pardon,' she added, imploringly; 'but indeed I must.

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The cardinal glanced imploringly at the Queen who turned upon him eyes blazing with anger.

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She bore his violence with meekest submission; she looked imploringly—but she replied not to his taunts.

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Related Words

• compellingly
• eagerly
• earnestly
• frantically
• hastily
• vigorously